Music – Strings Audition Information
Applicant will perform a prepared solo chosen from standard music literature. The solo repertoire should showcase the student’s technical ability at the highest level with which the applicant is comfortable. It is recommended that the student be able to play music of at least the technical level of Suzuki Book IV.
Evaluation will be based on:
- technical ability at highest level
- appropriate technical level
Applicant will play three octave scales and arpeggios.
Evaluation will be based on:
- pitch accuracy and general intonation
- rhythmic accuracy and articulation
- tone quality
- left hand technique (position, shifting, vibrato)
- bow technique (set-up, mastery of strokes, fluency, legato)
- expressiveness (dynamics, phrasing, tempo)
- musical effect (musicality, presence, appearance)
Applicant will sight-read an 8 measure phrase after 30–60 seconds of visual study.
Evaluation will be based on:
- accurate performance of each measure
Applicant will sing a familiar song (e.g. “Happy Birthday”).
Evaluation will be based on:
- rhythm and intonation
Applicant will sing a series of notes played on the piano in real time.
Evaluation will be based on:
- aural memory and intonation
Applicant will identify the root, 3rd, and 5th of triads.
Evaluation will be based on:
- pitch discrimination and intonation
Applicant will participate in an interview.
Evaluation will be based on:
- demonstrated motivation through description of practice habits, lessons, festival and recital participation, attendance at both student and professional concerts
